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Everything About Yom Kippur Is An Invention
While the synagogue observance of Yom Kippur may seem like a stable, solid, trans-historical whole, it is none of those things.
Jews Loved Tinned Fish Way Before It Was Trendy
From herring to tuna, preserved fish is never out of style.
Israel, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
The Rise of the 15th Knesset
Rise of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
Celebrate, Denominations, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Live, Purim, Study, Women & Feminism
Reading Esther and Coming of Age
The story of Esther teaches us many things, amongst them, that timing is everything.This year, the women’s Megillat Esther reading ...
Celebrate, Eat, Keeping Kosher, Passover, Rabbis Without Borders, Seder
Not Your Grandfather’s Manishewitz: My Mission to Bring Good Wine to Your Seder
At this time of year, I have a mission… to save Jews from bad wine. Now, I know that some ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Releasing Your Burden: The Eshel Shabbaton
As we’ve explored in earlier posts by and about Orthodox Jews who are also LGBTQ (including a round-up of blogs, ...
Birth, Brit Milah, Live, Newborn Ceremonies
The Brit Milah (Bris): What You Need to Know
Questions and answers about the circumcision ceremony for Jewish baby boys.
7 Tips for Hosting Yom Kippur Break Fast (Without Breaking a Sweat)
It's all about prepping ahead and taking it easy.